Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of chenna (cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup of maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 cups of water
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer
- Plate
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, knead the chenna and maida together until it forms a smooth dough.
2. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
3. In a non-stick pan, heat the ghee and fry the chenna discs until they turn golden brown.
4. In a separate pan, boil the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Add cardamom powder to the sugar syrup and mix well.
6. Soak the fried chenna discs in the sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes.
7. Serve the Rasabali with Ghee hot or cold.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for frying the chenna discs
- High heat for boiling the sugar syrup
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Jaggery can be used instead of sugar.
Variations:
- Rasabali can be served with rabri or condensed milk instead of sugar syrup.
- Dry fruits can be added to the sugar syrup for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the chenna dough is smooth and without lumps.
- Fry the chenna discs in ghee until they turn golden brown for the perfect texture.
- Soak the chenna discs in the sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Store the Rasabali with Ghee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the Rasabali with Ghee in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Rasabali with Ghee on a plate with a drizzle of sugar syrup and garnish with chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios.
Pairings:
- Rasabali with Ghee can be paired with a hot cup of chai or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Rasabali with Ghee can be served as a dessert on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chenna discs are not frying evenly, adjust the heat and make sure the ghee is hot enough.
- If the sugar syrup is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chenna and ghee are fresh and not expired.
- Store the Rasabali with Ghee in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
- Rasabali is a traditional dessert from the state of Odisha in India.
Flavor profiles:
- Rasabali with Ghee is sweet and creamy with a hint of cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Rasabali with Ghee as a dessert after a meal.
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